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Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Liquid Biopsy Biotechnology Platform Medical Division (Resolution Bioscience startup)➡️ Led a team in developing and improving a tailored Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for comprehensive tracking of lab workflows, including NGS sample preparation, report review, and distribution. The primary application of an 8-figure product line.✅ Managed the Lot Management System program, contributing to the design, MVP prioritization, business requirement gathering, and release scheduling. This product played a pivotal role in generating new opportunities and driving a 27% increase in sales.✅ Oversaw and managed the Resolution Analysis Platform, leading efforts in requirements gathering, design, resource allocation, scheduling, and successful product launch. This critical application facilitated global sales of our distributed kits and technology.✅ Orchestrated the seamless integration of LIMS, analysis pipeline, biomarker logic, report generation workflows, and supporting services, resulting in expedited releases for new customers, enhanced cost efficiency, and accelerated time to market.✅ Harmonized priorities and deliverables, strategically realigning team roles and responsibilities to optimize workflows and significantly improve software release schedules.✅ Supported cross-functional activities: lab operations, bioinformatics caller development, assay validation activities, and manufacturing QCs.✅ Managed a team of five full-stack and 3 backend software engineers including group staffing, and budgeting.✅ Served as the Scrum Master for the software group.🔎 PRIMARY TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZED: React, Typescript, Python, PHP, MySQL, RESTful Services, DataDog, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Helm Charts, GitOps, AWS, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Atlassian, Blockchain Technology

United States

iOS/Android Software Development Startup➡️ Supervised several teams and projects in the development of iOS Apps on a contractual basis.✅ Aligned schedules, developers, and customer needs.✅ Recruited freelance software professionals.✅ Collaborative engagement with clients.✅ Contributed to coding and debugging activities in software projects.🔎 PRIMARY TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZED: Objective-C, Swift, Kotlin, Atlassian, GitHub, MySQL, Smartsheet

Greater Seattle Area

Web Referral Service➡️ Directed and managed the company's flagship SaaS websites, responsible for generating 90% of the company's revenue from customers.✅ Led and supervised two local teams and four nearshore teams, comprising a total of 28 software professionals, and mentored more junior managers.✅ Implemented speed optimizations resulting in a 250% improvement for mobile and 150% for desktop websites.✅ Implemented process enhancements for the development group. Key initiatives included the introduction of agile methodologies, continuous integration, a refined code branching strategy, and rigorous code review processes. Resulting in a 65% reduction in defects and an accelerated release cadence.✅ Provided technical leadership encompassing design, code reviews, and mentorship of engineers and managers.✅ Led the migration to a modern stack for the primary websites. Increased code stability and maintenance.✅ Facilitated the transition of the software team to an offshore development group before departure.🔎 PRIMARY TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZED:Ruby on Rails, React.js, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Node.js, WordPress, Jira, Docker, Kubernetes, Postman, New Relic, MySQL, Jenkins, Elasticsearch, AWS

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Advanced Analytics using GPS/GIS for Utility Power Grids➡️ Directed the Advanced Grid Analytics R&D group formed by the acquisition of software startup GRIDiant, specializing in big data analytics in a SaaS environment.✅ Directed and managed three local teams and one offshore team comprising a total of 30+ members.✅ Create multiple power grid modules by harnessing real-time grid data and machine learning (AI) technology. Greatly improved the efficiency of utility companies' processes.✅ Designed an end-to-end machine learning pipeline for real-time processing of electric outage detection data, presenting results in real-time on maps with the use of GPS data.✅ Supervised every aspect of the division including budgeting, staffing, career mentoring, software development, code reviews, and process improvements.🔎 PRIMARY TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZED:Java, JavaScript, REST, Spark, MongoDB, NoSQL, Jira, TFS, Tomcat, Docker, JUnit, Kafka, Hadoop, Postman, iOS, GIS, Google Map APIs, AWS, VMWare

Ft Lauderdale, Fl

Remote Virtualization of Enterprise Applications and Desktops➡️ Led and coordinated multiple teams ranging from 6 to 15 developers, testers, and managers, fostering seamless collaboration across international boundaries.✅ Simultaneously served as a Technical Program Manager, overseeing multiple feature teams comprised of numerous managers and a total of over 70 team members, operating across international boundaries.✅ Oversaw the successful integration of critical features into XenDesktop, enabling us to outpace competitors to market and secure multiple 8-figure contracts.✅ Orchestrated the consolidation of various Citrix XenApp customer-facing management consoles, resulting in substantial cost savings in testing and training.✅ Created status and bug tracking templates achieving consistent and efficient communication across the group during the entire SDLC✅ Orchestrated the successful transition of the XenApp API/SDK to PowerShell creating more sales channels by allowing 3rd party customization of XenApp administration✅ Spearheaded an admin console prototype for Citrix senior executives. This evolved into our main cloud computing management console opening new markets✅ Developer representative to the customer (internal and external) issues creating better quality and more focused feature releases and increasing sales✅ Led pivotal security initiatives within the XenApp product line.🔎 PRIMARY TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZED:C#/.NET, Java, REST/SOAP, C/C++, SQL, iOS, Visual Studio, XenServer, PowerShell

Santa Cruz, California, United States

➡️ Continuation of duties following Aladdin's Systems acquisition by Smith Micro. ✅ Directed the Engineering Department (30+ personnel) developing Macintosh, Windows, Palm, and Linux consumer software products with multiple technical leads (managers)✅ Drove startup by restructuring department and increasing staffing by 300% allowing the release of a more diverse set of applications and platforms thereby increasing profits✅ Orchestrated conversion of core products from C++ to Objective-C ✅ Modernized the department in all aspects of the development process creating higher quality and quicker to-market applications increasing sales and profits✅ Redesigned project life cycles with Project Management and Test Groups to be more agile, creating a better understanding of features being delivered✅ Directed an off-shore development team and virtual worldwide teams✅ Developed budgets, assigning yearly bonuses, pay raises, and options allocations✅ Researched products for possible acquisition and growth opportunities for the company

Santa Cruz, California, United States

➡️ Leader in consumer software for Windows and Macintosh platforms.✅ Began as Software Developer then Manager Software Development within Aladdin System ✅ Led the Engineering Department of 30+ developers and testers developing Windows, Macintosh, Palm, and Linux consumer software products. ✅ In 2001 the Test Department was reorganized and placed under my leadership.✅ Rebuilt the department and increased staffing by 300%. ✅ Modernized the Software Department in all aspects of the development process including: Working with Project Management and Test Groups in redesigning project life cycles✅ Maintained engineering resource allocations; Developed budgets, assigning yearly bonuses, pay raises, and options allocations; and researched products for possible acquisition. ✅ Member of the company executive team.